IN-DEPTH RESEARCH BY PROFESSIONAL FUTURISTS
THE FUTURES OF FOOD INDUSTRY 2040
BASED ON TREND ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS FROM 25 INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Food Industry 2040 Research Report
WHICH FACTORS OF CHANGE COULD REVOLUTIONISE THE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM BY 2040?
Our research report Futures of Food Industry 2040 features the summarised results of an extensive foresight study exploring what the global food production, supply and consumption systems may look like by 2040. Conducted in collaboration with Futures Platform's team of futurists and a panel of 25 industry experts from various public and private organisations, the research identifies 12 change drivers and 50 key trends shaping futures of food.
With this research, we aim to support the food industry actors in finding new perspectives, mapping strategic opportunities and threats, and directing their activities towards preferred futures. The results have helped our clients stress-test strategies, build business-specific scenarios, and find new potential market growth opportunities.
An excerpt from one of the report's summaries of key food system disruptors
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Research Report: Futures of the Food Industry 2040
The report includes:
In-depth analyses of twelve major change drivers and 50 key trends that are transforming the future of food production, trade, and consumption
Each trend analysis features a list of practical impacts on food industry players, helping to identify potential opportunities and risks
Detailed segmentation key elements in the global food system, key challenges, and key opportunities
Robust and transparent research methodology, and a rich summary of conclusions by professional futurists
Total 72 pages
The report answers:
What are the main drivers in the food ecosystem?
Which trends could disrupt the industry?
Which kind of impacts may these changes cause?
Which opportunities and risks do they bring?
IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF 50 CHANGE DRIVERS IN FOOD
The research report features in-depth futurist analyses of the major change drivers transforming the food industry, and uncovers the practical impacts of these changes for food industry players.
Below is a selection of some of the trends described in the research report:
Forestation
Carbon Farming
Food Scanners
Lab-Grown Food
Unpredictable Growing Seasons
Clean Eating
Global Water Crisis
Vertical Farming
And 40+ more.
Key change drivers influencing the global food system by 2040
Food system parts covered
Food production & supply
Trade and distributionn
Consumption & demand
Actors and activities covered
Agriculture and food production
Distribution of food and supplies
Food processing
Food retail and marketing
Waste management
General context
Global and national economy
Macro, meso and local shocks and stresses
Culture and social norms
Political environment
Key outcomes of the system
Environment
Nutrition and health
Economic
Social
GET EXPERTS TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS TO YOUR ORGANISATION
WORKSHOP PACKAGE: FUTURES OF FOOD 2040
To get even more value of the report, we recommend our complete workshop package that adds a Q&A and a tailored workshop with a futurist specialising on the food industry.
What's included in the package:
72-PAGE REPORT: A comprehensive collection of plausible change factors disrupting the food industry by 2040 and foresight method descriptions that detail how to take advantage of future changes.
Q&A: Discussion with a futurist on the relevant topics from your perspective.
WORKSHOP: A futurist-led workshop to analyse the research findings from your organisation's perspective.
CUSTOM FORESIGHT RADAR: Together with your team, our foresight experts will map the crucial changes impacting your future operating environment and provide organisation-specific insights that can be further utilised in strategic planning.
To learn more details about the package and how it can benefit your business, don’t hesitate to speak with one of our foresight specialists.
ABOUT THE LEAD RESEARCHER
Marianna Mäki-Teeri
Senior Manager, Foresight Capability Development
MA, Futures Studies
Marianna is a futurist specialising in the development of foresight processes and services, consulting, facilitation and project management. Her industry expertise includes food production, consumption, safety and consumer trends, agriculture, education and learning.
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